India, June 30 -- As the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance continues, renewed attention has been focused on the ransom notes sent to her family and several media organizations following her purported abduction, including one that asserted she had died.

Nancy was last seen at her residence in Tucson, Arizona, on January 31, after being dropped off by a family member shortly before 10 p.m. She was reported missing the following day when she did not show up for her regular church service.

According to Air Mail, a ransom note sent to TMZ expressed regret over her demise. A prior ransom note had claimed that the 84-year-old was "safe but scared," with the sender requesting $4 million to be provided by 5 p.m. on February 5.

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